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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.44, 10,128.74 and 2,370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.44, 10,128.74 and 2,370.02 is: 3,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.44 : 10,128.74 = 2,370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.44/10,128.74 = 2,370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.44x = 10,128.74 × 2,370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.44x = 24,005,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005,316.37/6,752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.06

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